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Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey is an Anglican parish church and former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England that is recognised as a fine example of Gothic architecture. Founded in the 7th century, it was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. Sir George Gilbert Scott carried out major restoration work in the 1860s. Bath Abbey contains wall and floor plaques and commemorative stained glass which are war memorials for the local population and monuments to several notable people. The church has two organs and a peal of ten bells. The west front includes sculptures of angels climbing to heaven on two stone ladders.

What's On @ Bath Abbey

Ella & Friends By Candlelight

Ella & Friends By Candlelight

13 Jun 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Ella and Friends is a heartfelt celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Spanning nearly five decades of iconic music, this elegant cabaret-style performance brings her ingenious charm and translucent voice to life in the stunning surroundings of cathedrals across the UK. With lush string arrangements, a swinging rhythm section, and sparkling trumpet, the show takes audiences on a journey through her legendary interpretations of the Great American Songbook from Gershwin to Porter, Berlin to Duke Ellington alongside her unforgettable collaborations with Louis Armstrong. There are also nods to some of the other jazz icons who shaped her era, including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the glitz, glamour, and soul of the golden age of jazz in some of the country's most breathtaking spaces.
Herts Chorus on tour presents Smith, Bernstein and Rutter
Hertfordshire Chorus makes its long-awaited debut in the beautiful city of Bath with a compelling programme of twentieth century choral music. Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms provides an electrifying mix of Broadway energy and traditional sacred music. Commissioned for Chichester Cathedral in 1965, Bernstein’s setting of Hebrew psalms pulses with the same rhythmic vitality that made West Side Story a global phenomenon. Prepare to be swept away by the triumphant radiance of John Rutter’s well-loved Gloria (1974) offering three movements of unabashed joy. From its blazing brass fanfares to its tender central ‘Domine Deus’, this is Rutter at his most melodic and exuberant. Judge Smith’s Requiem Mass is an utterly distinctive work that fuses progressive rock with symphonic choral music. It was given its first concert performance last year in London by Hertfordshire Chorus to rave reviews, over 50 years after its composition. Originally conceived in 1973 by legendary progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator’s co-founder, this 30- minute work features solo vocalist, full choir, eight-piece brass section, percussion, and rock band, to create a soaring, moving, and thrilling experience. Programme: - Judge Smith - Requiem Mass - Bernstein - Chichester Psalms - John Rutter - Gloria Performers: - Alastair Brookshaw tenor - Maurice Marten treble - Rufus Frowde organ - Matt Turner percussion - Ruth Faber harp - Rock band plus percussion - Bath Philharmonia Brass Ensemble - Hertfordshire Chorus - David Temple conductor
Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA

Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA

12 Jun 2026 - 27 Feb 2027

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and ABBA. Programme: - Dancing Queen - SOS - Money, Money, Money - Bohemian Rhapsody - I Want to Break Free - Waterloo - Super Trouper - Mamma Mia - Don't Stop Me Now - We Will Rock You - We Are the Champions Performers String Quartet - Kavolini.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Brighton. Coldplay - Clocks Coldplay - Something Just Like This Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay - Fix you Imagine Dragons - Natural Imagine Dragons - Next to Me Coldplay - The Scientist Imagine Dragons - Follow You Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar Imagine Dragons - Believer Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars Coldplay - Viva la Vida Performers String quartet - Sussex String Quartet
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

12 Jun 2026 - 19 Mar 2027

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas - , Bath Abbey
Programme to include: Handel Overture to Messiah Corelli Christmas Concerto Torelli Christmas Concerto Bach Violin Concerto in A minor Vivaldi The Four Seasons Tonights programme celebrates Christmas through the elegance and brilliance of the Baroque era, with a selection of beautifully crafted festive masterpieces. Opening the programme is the overture from Handels Messiah, whose opening section centres on the prophecy and birth of Christ, making it one of the defining sounds of the Christmas repertoire. Corellis Christmas Concerto, written for the night of Christmas, and Torellis Christmas Concerto both capture the spirit of Christmas night, with music that suggests the shepherds of the Nativity and the stillness of the scene. Completing the programme is Vivaldis Four Seasons, a dazzling set of concertos that remains one of the most famous and vivid works in all classical music. Each concerto paints a different season in sound, drawing on accompanying poems possibly written by Vivaldi himself to bring the natural world vividly to life. Across the four concertos, Vivaldi conjures birdsong and buzzing flies, harvest celebrations, barking dogs, summer storms and winter ice.
Scented Ghost Tours Bath

Scented Ghost Tours Bath

12 Jun 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Scented Ghost Tours Bath is a darkly funny, immersive ghost walk through the haunted streets of Bath. Led by a theatrical guide, the tour blends chilling local stories, comedy, audience interaction and scratch-and-sniff scent cards to bring the city’s ghosts vividly to life. Expect eerie tales, unexpected laughs and atmospheric stops around Bath’s historic streets, with scent used at key moments to make the stories more memorable, unsettling and unusual. This is not a standard history walk: it is a playful, spooky and sensory evening experience for visitors, couples, groups and anyone looking for something different to do in Bath. The tour starts near Bath Abbey and takes place outdoors, so comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Meeting point is by Bath Abbey, the front entrance. BA1 1LT. Look for a guide with a Lantern.
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

12 Jun 2026 - 6 Feb 2027

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music, this vivid and revolutionary work captures the essence of nature with breathtaking virtuosity and emotional power. Its influence continues to echo through centuries of music-making, and remains one of the most beloved compositions in the classical canon.
London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you! London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers in the stunning setting, this truly is an evening not to be missed!
Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special

12 Feb 2027 - 13 Feb 2027

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Aberdeen. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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